Interim Group Reporting Accountant

About the company

Vitae Financial Recruitment is working with a well-established, multi-site business seeking an experienced Interim Group Reporting Accountant to support its Group Finance function on an interim basis.

Your tasks

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on statutory accounts preparation and audit management, providing additional support during a key period and ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities.

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant reporting requirements.
• Manage the year-end audit process, coordinating with external auditors and responding to audit queries.
• Prepare supporting audit schedules and relevant financial documentation.
• Support group financial reporting, including month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
• Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure deadlines are met and reporting processes run smoothly.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and strengthen financial controls.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, particularly statutory accounts preparation and audit management.
• Background in practice or a multi-site, group finance environment.
• Confident managing external auditors and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently.

What we offer

The Opportunity A great opportunity for an experienced financial reporting professional to take ownership of key reporting and audit deliverables within an established business. The assignment is expected to run until the end of March 2027, with a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office and two from home.

How to apply

To apply or discuss the role in confidence, please contact Vitae Financial Recruitment.

Other

Location: Aylesbury (hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home) Day Rate: £300-£400 per day (Umbrella) Duration: Until the end of March 2027